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THE DUNNES STORES outlet in Gorey, Co. Wexford that had shut its doors in recent days is to re-open tomorrow morning.
The store had shut suddenly last Thursday following a dispute over access to a car park entrance with Gorey Shopping Centre, in which the Dunnes outlet is based.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, general secretary of Dunnes workers’ union Mandate John Douglas confirmed that the store is to re-open while at the same time condemning the retail giant for closing the store without warning in the first place.
“The High Court injunction has been lifted for two months so the situation will be sorted out I expect,” Douglas said.
But this has turned into a high-stakes game of poker with the staff used as pawns, and we’re highly disgusted at the treatment of our members there.
Obviously we’re happy the store will re-open and that our members will be back working tomorrow.
The way Dunnes have behaved is deplorable though. There has been no information, no confirmation for staff about what’s going on, leaving them totally messed up over the last few days.
Mandate revealed last week that the Dunnes closure resulted after a High Court injunction regarding the store was granted to the shopping centre’s receiver who was angered by Dunnes’ opening an access door to the centre’s surface car park, meaning shoppers could access the car park while skipping out the mall’s other traders.
The notoriously media-shy retailer has been at loggerheads with both Mandate and its own workers over staff working conditions and contracts in recent times.
On 2 April a nationwide strike of Dunnes workers was held. In the immediate aftermath certain striking staff members were let go, with Mandate claiming they were the subject of victimisation.
Douglas believes April’s industrial action and the issues in Gorey are “not unconnected”.
“With regard to the industrial dispute itself, the issues are connected by a total lack of respect on Dunnes behalf for their workers, who have been treated with no dignity and no respect.
It’s why those self-same workers will be marching on Dunnes HQ on 6 June.
All non-rostered Dunnes staff are expected to attend the industrial rally scheduled for next month.
TheJournal.ie has contacted Dunnes for comment on this story.
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Terrible news
@Donnacha Bhoicaire:
Indeed it is.
She was a lovely lady to chat to and a true broadcasting legend with a wonderful voice.
May She rest in peace and my condolences to those left behind to grieve her loss.
Rest in Peace.
Omg! Shocked reading this. May she rest in peace and condolences to her husband and children.
thats a very sad loss – thoughts are with the family and friends this time of year – please be respectful in the comments section and save your venting for whining about all thats wrong with RTE for another more appropriate time
@Dave Hammond: You’re the only one venting here.
@Dave Hammond: Well said.
@Dave Hammond:
Dope
She was the sound that filled our kitchen and kept us company every Saturday and Sunday. May she rest in peace.
Same age as my dad when he passed, as the years pass I realise more and more it’s young age
@RJ: so do I, I’m not far behind her…will be very much missed on the airwaves and of course by her husband, son and her wider family and friends…will miss that gravelly voice on the radio at the weekend.
Rest in Peace. Another iconic broadcaster down
@Pete Blake: Yep, she was a true legend, absolutely shocking news. RIP Marian
What a beautiful natural presenter may she rest in peace
RIP
So sad, a true professional
Rest in Peace
Very sad to hear! A fantastic broadcaster, an amazing advocate for women’s rights and an all round lovely lady..rest in peace.
Shocked
So sad to hear this. I’ve been listening her on radio since I was knee high to a grasshopper and it always felt good to hear her raspy voice, kinda like a connection to my childhood. Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. May she rest in peace.
Sad news indeed..
Another RTE legend gone too soon. RIP Marian.
@Sue Kelly: who was the other?
@G.M Lockjoy: Gay Byrne
@G.M Lockjoy: Gerry Ryan
i loved listening to pod casts of her wonderful voice and wonderful mellow tones. she had such wonderful diction and a very natural flow in speaking,, i have lots of her shows downloaded to my ipod,, ! Thank you Marian , for the huge privilege of listening to a great broadcaster! May your wonderful spirit rest in peace,Philomena, Cork City
Oh my god, R.I.P
So sorry to hear that , did love her show
Dreadful news. Feel like I have lost a pal. Condolences to her husband and son
Shocking news RIP
May she rest in peace. I used to listen to her with my mam on the radio.
A giant of radio. And an absolute lady. This is terrible news. RIP.
That’s awful , she’s the same age as me , always liked her .R.I P.
May Marian be at rest
A very fine broadcaster. RIP.
Very sad news. Will never forget her interview with Nuala O Faolain. One of the most touching interviews I’ve ever heard. The utter devastation of knowing her time was immediately finite. Two great minds gone. RIP.
Actually kinda shocked as she was still broadcaating on radio & seemed in good health.. R.I.P
Very sad, may she rest in peace.
A true radio voice… and a great voice for women
R I P Condolences to her family
Will be so sadly missed. One of Ireland’s GREATS. RIP.
The saddest news, condolences to the family. Sunday won’t be the same without Marian
Heartbroken loved to livsen her since iam a kid and still was listening to her here in Germany every Saturday and sunday RIP Marian
RIP
Trail blazer who was the first to develop phone in radio back in the early 80s which is now the main stay of all radio stations. RIP .
A brilliant woman will be greatly missed RIP
How sad…rest in peace
So sad…she was great…R.I.P
I can’t take anymore death, absolutely shocking, loved Marian
Very sad. I’ll miss hearing her voice every weekend.
She wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I did listen if driving on weekends. RIP
So Sad to about this lovely lady,
always very encouraging when one is interviewed , to get the story out . Will miss to hear your voice on Radio.
RIP Marion
I’m in shock – loved and respected her. Listening to her 2 shows/Saturday and Sunday- Those mornings are going to be v dull. RIP Marian
R.I.P
RIP shocking news
OMG I cannot believe this sad news. May you rest in peace Marian… weekends won’t be the same without your cheerful greeting on the radio at 11am
You will be missed, many’s a Saturday and Sunday morning you kept me company, I might not always have agreed with you but one thing’s for sure you’ve been a constant in many Irish homes for many years!…
She was like the mother of the nation. I hope RTE keep her show podcasts online forever as I’m going to listen back to them one by one, especially Saturdays as most items won’t date. The nation has lost a friend and a colossus of broadcasting. RIP Marian Finucane, you will be sorely missed.
Very sad..RIP.. loved listening to her show on Radio 1.
Terrible news my condolences to John and jack happy memories from the Delvin days
R. I. P. Marian
That’s so sad,
Rest in peace Marian.
Very sad news God be good to her safe in the arms of angels R.I.P Marian
Wow, so sorry for her families loss.
So sad. Another great talent has passed away RIP.
I didn’t know Marian Finucane personally but still feel a sense of shock at the suddenness of this. An unexpected death like this reminds us all of our own mortality. At dheis Dé go raibh a hainm dilís.
Beautiful person,warm and wonderful,very sad news.RIP
Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
RIP i enjoyed her broadcasting opinions and interviews. Very skilled, patient and considerate in interviews.
Very sorry to hear this sad news. She was a great voice of irish life and will be greatly missed. RIP
Marian Finucane R.I.P.
She seemed to have a lovely way with people and got the answers without adapting the “butting in” style used by so many others on RTE. Very sad news
RIP Marian. Condolences to her family. On a personal note I’m really going to miss her on a Sunday morning.
Just can’t believe this sad news thinking of you John and Jack R. I. P. Marian gone are the good old days in Delvin always remembered Sinead Kay Reid
Loved listening to her on podcasts. Her voice and calmness will be sorely missed. A true professional. Gutted to read this. RIP
Very sad a consummate journalist
The queen of liveline rip
Long time listener to her podcasted weekend shows, very sad to hear of her passing, I had a feeling all was not well as I had not heard her voice the past couple of months, RIP Marian, you’ll be missed on the airways.
Shocked and saddened. She was only one of few in RTE who looked out for the other side of an issue….truly greatly missed.
I always liked her, had a good sense of humour and a great technique with politicians. RIP
Absolutely shocking news, she was one of the very best on the airwaves. RIP and condolences to all her poor family
R.I.P. Marian. You will be sorely missed.
Such sad news ,An excellent Journalist and lovely person , RIP ..Will be sadly missed .
What a huge loss, loved listening to her, her voice, her humour on the radio and the way she interviewed people, like listening to a friend talking. Sympathy to Marian’s husband, son and family.
Shocked reading this…may she rest in peace
Another great personality leaves our mortal shores. RIP
Really devastated by this she’ll be greatly missed on Saturday and Sunday on radio. Rip Marion
So sad to hear this. I’m have been an avid fan of Marians since her Liveline days. Always the voice of reason, always compassionate and always so well read on any given topic. Another great broadcaster lost with so few, if any, left to carry on the mantle. RIP.
Awaaa,may she rest in peace ..
R.I.P.
Terrible news she has been a constant and comforting voice throughout my life. My condolences to her family, a huge loss to the country.
Rest in Peace
Shocked she was a real friend to the end for those that she liked thoughts with her family rest in peace .
Rip but alot of other loved family members have died also today ,just a thought
Grew up listening to her or watching her on tv. What a sad loss. Condolences to her family.
So glad no negative rte comments neither the time nor the place RIP
@Colm Curran: give it time. There’s always one.
Any updates on what happened?
@thomas patrick: she died patrick
Sudden loss .Very difficult on her family
Im so sad..great broadcaster
What was the result of her libel case against Independent newspapers on the issue of her inside information on the Mespil apartments controversy in 1993?? A long time ago but somebody has to remind……
@mot leave: why does somebody have to remind…?
It was 27 years ago!! She can’t do much about it now, can she?
Id iot!!
Chin, (or should I say Jaws)
Looking at your comments over the years, and indeed your comment above, you’d know an Id iot
She’d been working with RTE since 1974, started as a continuity announcer then, 45 years.
Shocking sad news
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